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More women are turning to self-employment than ever before as latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows the number of women in self-employment rose by 31,000 in the last quarter of 2018.

Freelancer group, IPSE, has welcomed the Parliamentary vote opposing a no-deal Brexit. It has, however, warned that the self-employed and business more generally need a clear exit plan and real certainty from Parliament now.